- Defra led FMPs

Consultations open for final four Defra-led FMPs

FMP policy team, Defra and FMP communications team, 10 February 2026 - - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation

Consultations are now live. Find out what’s proposed, share your views and get involved at upcoming events

Two years of fisheries management plans: progress and what’s next

FMP policy team, Defra, 23 December 2025 - - Defra led FMPs

From collaboration to action, FMPs are transforming fisheries management—see what’s been achieved and what’s coming up.

Lobster size rules are changing – here’s what you need to know

Shellfish FMP policy team, Defra, 11 December 2025 - - Defra led FMPs, Implementation

The lobster MCRS will increase to 90mm in the South West in March 2026 and phased in at 1mm/year in the rest of English waters.